CN108205779B - Comparing printer models - Google Patents

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CN108205779B
CN108205779B CN201711349770.7A CN201711349770A CN108205779B CN 108205779 B CN108205779 B CN 108205779B CN 201711349770 A CN201711349770 A CN 201711349770A CN 108205779 B CN108205779 B CN 108205779B
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Abstract

The invention discloses comparing printer models. Systems and methods for comparing different printer models are provided. According to one embodiment, a system for comparing printers includes at least one network portal configured to receive a user selection of two printer models to compare. The system also includes a printer analysis server configured to receive a user's selection via the first network. The plurality of sample printers are connected to the printer analysis server via a second network. The printer analysis server is configured to establish communication with two of the plurality of sample printers, the two sample printers corresponding to the two selected printer models. The printer analysis server is further configured to provide the data stream of print commands to the two sample printers and to analyze the printout results from the two sample printers, where the printout results may then be provided to a user.

Description

Comparing printer models
Technical Field
The present invention relates to printers, and more particularly to a system and method for comparing different printer models.
Background
Different types of printers are used today for various purposes. For example, many printers may be designed for an office environment and are capable of printing on standard sized paper. Other types of printers may be used in other environments, such as those designed to print thermal transfer images onto labels (labels) (e.g., barcode labels, shipping labels, and other similar types of thermal transfer labels).
When a customer purchases an acceptable printer for a particular purpose, the customer may be required to conduct extensive research to decide which printer to purchase. Even with a large amount of information, selection may still be difficult, particularly because comparison of printers typically does not involve testing the actual printer. Moreover, when replacing an existing printer, a customer may wish to analyze one or more new printers to determine the compatibility of the new printer replacing the existing printer. Accordingly, there is a need for a system and method for enabling analysis of the compatibility of different printers and assisting customers in replacing existing printers.
Disclosure of Invention
Accordingly, the present invention includes various systems and methods for comparing different printer models. In one exemplary embodiment, a system for comparing printers includes at least one web portal (web portal) configured to receive a user selection of two printer models to be compared. Further, the system includes a printer analysis server configured to receive a user's selection via the first network. The system also includes a plurality of sample printers connected to the printer analysis server via a second network. The printer analysis server is configured to establish communication with two of the plurality of sample printers, the two sample printers corresponding to the two selected printer models. In addition, the printer analysis server is further configured to receive a data stream of print commands that may be provided by a user, and to transmit the data stream to the two sample printers. The printer analysis server can then analyze the printout results from the two sample printers.
In another exemplary embodiment, a particular printer analysis server is provided. The printer analysis server includes a printer communication device configured to establish communication with two sample printers corresponding to the two selected printer models. The printer communication device is further configured to transmit the data stream to the two sample printers. The printer analysis server also contains a comparison tool configured to provide a compatibility analysis based on buffered data obtained from the two sample printers in response to the data stream.
In yet another exemplary embodiment, a method for comparing printers is provided. The method comprises the following steps: the method includes establishing communication with two sample printers corresponding to two printer models to be compared, providing a data stream of print commands to the two sample printers, and performing compatibility analysis based on buffered data obtained from the two sample printers.
The foregoing illustrative overview, as well as other exemplary purposes and/or advantages of the present invention, and the manner in which the same are accomplished, is further explained in the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 schematically depicts a system for comparing different printer models according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 2 schematically depicts a block diagram of the printer analysis server shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 3 schematically depicts a diagram of a graphical user interface enabling a user to initiate a printer comparison process according to various embodiments of the invention.
FIG. 4 schematically depicts a diagram of a graphical user interface for explaining a printer comparison process, according to various embodiments of the invention.
FIG. 5 schematically depicts a diagram of a graphical user interface for showing images related to a printer comparison process, according to various embodiments of the invention.
FIG. 6 schematically depicts a diagram of a graphical user interface showing command analysis in a printer comparison process, according to various embodiments of the invention.
FIG. 7 schematically depicts a diagram of a graphical user interface showing supported and unsupported commands of an uploaded data stream in a printer comparison process, according to various embodiments of the invention.
FIG. 8 schematically depicts a flow diagram of a method for comparing printer models according to various embodiments of the invention.
Detailed Description
The invention relates to a system and method for comparing different printer models. A customer on the market for a new printer or a user who wishes to replace a printer more likely can request a comparison of printers. The actual printer representing the printer model to be compared is remotely tested and the results can then be provided to the customer or user.
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a system 10 for comparing different printer models and providing the results of the comparison to a user. The system 10 according to the embodiment of fig. 1 includes a printer analysis server 12, a communication network 14, and one or more network portals 16. Web portal 16 may be a desktop computer, laptop computer, client terminal, kiosk, mobile phone, tablet, PDA device, or other suitable electronic device associated with a customer. Network portal 16 may represent a user device located at a remote location from printer analysis server 12. Thus, the network 14 may be a wide area network or other type of network that enables users to remotely access the printer analysis server 12. Network 14 may be configured as a virtual private network for enabling secure access only by authorized users.
The system 10 of FIG. 1 also includes a printer network 18 connected to the printer analysis server 12 and a plurality of printers 20A, 20B, 20C, and 20D (collectively referred to by reference numeral 20) connected to the printer network 18. Although four printers 20 are illustrated in fig. 1, it should be noted that the system 10 may contain any number of actual printers 20 used as a sample for comparison.
Each printer 20 is connected in the system 10 to be representative of a certain printer model. In one example, printer 20 may comprise various types or models of printers from many different manufacturers or suppliers. Thus, a user may wish to compare a first model printer from a first manufacturer with a potentially compatible model printer from a different manufacturer. By connecting printer 20 directly to printer network 18, accurate analysis can be performed on actual printers without requiring the user to directly access these particular models of printers.
In operation, a user of one of the web portals 16 may log onto the printer analysis server 12 and enter two different printer models that the user wishes to compare. In response to the selection of the printer, the printer analysis server 12 is configured to provide the print data stream to the selected printer 20 via the printer network 18. The printer analysis server 12 analyzes the resulting printer buffer from the selected printer and prepares an image that the user can view on the web portal 16. In this manner, the user is given an unbiased compatibility analysis of the printer 20, possibly to assist the user in making a decision regarding purchasing or replacing a model of printer.
Fig. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of the printer analysis server 12 shown in fig. 1. According to this embodiment, the printer analysis server 12 comprises a processing device 22, a printer communication device 24, a comparison tool 26 and a network interface 28, all interconnected via a bus interface 30. The network interface 28 may be configured to enable the printer analysis server 12 to communicate with the network portal 16 via the network 14. Printer communication device 24 may be configured to enable printer analysis server 12 to communicate with printer 20 via printer network 18.
Processing device 22 may contain one or more processors or microprocessors for managing the operation of printer analysis server 12. According to some embodiments, the comparison tool 26 may be configured as hardware in the processing device 22 and may contain an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) or other circuit or device for comparing printer models. In other embodiments, the comparison tool 26 may be partially or completely configured in software and/or firmware and stored in memory. When configured in software and/or firmware, the comparison tool 26 may contain programs or instructions for enabling the processing device 22 to perform the printer comparison process as described in this disclosure.
Fig. 3-7 depict various screenshots, windows, displays, web pages, graphical user interfaces, and/or other suitable display interfaces. These display interfaces are transmitted from the printer analysis server 12 to the respective web portals 16 as needed in accordance with the printer analysis process disclosed herein. The display interfaces shown in fig. 3-7 may be presented on a screen or display device of web portal 16 utilized by the user during the printer analysis process.
FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment of an analysis initiation window 34 that enables a user to initiate a printer comparison process. The analysis launch window 34 contains a field 36 that allows the user to enter his or her email address. In some embodiments, comparison tool 26 may be configured to provide the test results of the side-by-side comparison of the two selected printers to the email address provided in field 36.
The printer comparison field 38 allows the user to select the two printers that the user wishes to compare. In this example, a first model printer and a second model printer are selected for comparison. Field 40 allows the user to select the resolution and field 42 allows the user to select the length of media on which the printer is configured to print.
In addition to allowing the user to select a printer, resolution, and media length, the analysis launch window 34 also contains a select files button 44 that enables the user to select files, such as by browsing the user's computer or the documentation system of the web portal 16. In some embodiments, the printer analysis server 12 may provide a default file in the event that the user does not select a file. The selected file will be the print data stream that will normally be transmitted to the printer. When the user has made a selection, the user may then press or click the start analysis button 46, which informs the printer analysis server 12 to start a comparison of the selected printers.
At this time, the printer analysis server 12 establishes a communication channel with the selected printer 20, the selected printer 20 corresponding to those selected by the user in the printer comparison field 38. The printer analysis server 12 transfers the upload print file selected using the select file button 44 (or transfers the default print data stream file) to the selected printer 20.
In response to supplying a file (i.e., a print data stream file) to the selected printers 20, the printer analysis server 12 waits to receive image buffers from each of the selected printers 20. The printer analysis server 12 processes the image buffer information containing information relating to the comparison of the two printers and stores a plurality of parameters relating to the image buffer information. The printer analysis server 12 may then present the results of the comparison to the web portal 16.
FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of a graphical user interface 50 for explaining the printer comparison process. In some embodiments, the fields and buttons 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, and 46 shown in fig. 3 may be displayed in the graphical user interface 50 of fig. 4 and also in the graphical user interfaces shown in fig. 5-7. The fields and buttons 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, and 46 may be displayed as shown in fig. 4-7 or in any suitable configuration.
In addition, the graphical user interface 50 may also include a plurality of tabs (tab) 52a, 52b, 52c, 52d, 52e, and 52f (collectively referred to by reference numeral 52) that enable the user to select various views. The label 52 may be displayed in the graphical user interface 50 of fig. 4 and in one or more of the graphical user interfaces of fig. 5-7.
In particular, the graphical user interface 50 of FIG. 4 shows a view when the user selects the "how to do" tab 52a of the plurality of tabs 52. How to make the windowed portion 54 contains an overview of how the comparison tool 26 functions. How to do part 54 also gives an explanation for the user and shows the type of results the user may desire.
Fig. 5 shows an embodiment of a graphical user interface 56 displayed, for example, when the "image compare" tab 52c is selected from the plurality of tabs 52. The image comparison window section 57 contains an image obtained from image buffer data received from the selected printer 20. The first image 58 shows how a first model printer (e.g., printer model ABC 123) will print a representation of the sample transport flag in response to a data stream provided to the respective printer 20 corresponding to the first model printer. It should be noted that the first image 58 may be based on a buffer of images received from the respective printer 20 corresponding to the first model printer. The second image 60 shows how a second type printer (e.g., printer model XYZ 8000) will print a representation of the same sample transport flag in response to the same data stream being provided to the respective printer 20 corresponding to the second type printer. The second image 60 may be buffered based on images received from a respective printer 20 corresponding to the second model printer.
Additionally, the comparison tool 26 of the printer analysis server 12 is further configured to calculate a difference image 62, which can also be displayed on the graphical user interface 56. The comparison tool 26 may be configured to perform a subtraction function to compare each pixel of the first image 58 with a pixel of the second image 60 to obtain a difference image 62. As can be seen in the exemplary difference image 62, the difference between the two printers may be minimal.
In addition, the graphical user interface 56 of FIG. 5 includes a vote response interface 64. After the user has had an opportunity to view images 58, 60, and 62, the vote response interface 64 allows the user to make a determination as to whether he or she believes that one printer (e.g., the second printer "XYZ 8000") is acceptable or compatible with other printers (e.g., the first printer "ABC 123"). Since the comparison of the printers may best be examined in detail by looking at the actual image, the user may be able to determine whether the difference in the two printers is significant, and whether one printer (e.g., XYZ 8000) can effectively emulate the other printer (e.g., ABC 123).
FIG. 6 illustrates an embodiment of a graphical user interface 70 for illustrating a command analysis portion 72, which graphical user interface 70 may be displayed upon selection of a "command analysis" tab 52d from the plurality of tabs 52. The command analysis portion 72 of the graphical user interface 70 contains two columns for sorting print commands of a print data stream as to whether the print commands are supported by a second printer when the data stream is in a programming language specific for the first printer. For example, assuming that a first printer uses a first printer command language, the graphical user interface 70 shows the extent to which the printer command language of a second printer can emulate the first language.
In particular, the particular print commands (e.g., A0, AB, etc.) in the first printer command language supported by the second printer are displayed in the first column of the command analysis portion 72. Also, descriptions of those commands in the first language (e.g., "scalable/bitmap font", "scalable font 0", "bitmap font B", etc.) are also displayed in the first column. Unsupported commands are displayed in the second column of the command analysis section 72. In this example, there are no unsupported commands, which can suggest to the customer that the second printer can adequately emulate the printer language of the first printer.
FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment of a graphical user interface 74, where the graphical user interface 74 shows supported commands and unsupported commands for a particular data stream provided to printer 20. The graphical user interface 74 includes a data stream section 76, which data stream section 76 may be shown when the data stream tab 52e is selected. In this example, the print commands may be listed in a single column.
However, supported commands may be distinguished from unsupported commands using different display characteristics than those described with respect to FIG. 6. For example, the supported commands in fig. 7 may be displayed using a first color (e.g., green), while the unsupported commands may be displayed using another color (e.g., red).
According to other embodiments, supported commands and unsupported commands may be distinguished from each other by other display methods. For example, supported commands may be displayed in bold text, while unsupported commands may be displayed using normal text, or vice versa. Alternatively, supported commands may be displayed in normal text, while unsupported commands may be displayed in italics or using a larger or smaller font size, or vice versa.
FIG. 8 is a flow diagram illustrating an embodiment of a method 80 for comparing printer models. The method 80 may be performed by the printer analysis server 12 shown in FIG. 1. More particularly, the method 80 may be performed by the comparison tool 26 shown in FIG. 2.
As indicated in block 82, the method 80 includes a first step of receiving a user selection of two printer models for side-by-side comparison. Block 84 includes the step of receiving a print data stream from a network portal. In an alternative embodiment, the printer analysis server 12 may store a default data stream to be used when the user is not uploading data streams via the web portal 16.
In the case of a selection of a printer model, the method 80 also includes a block 86, which block 86 includes the step of establishing communication channels with two sample printers corresponding to the two selected printer models. These two sample printers are the actual printers 20 that represent the corresponding printer models selected in block 82. Block 88 indicates: the print data stream is then provided to two sample printers. Based on the print data stream, both sample printers will output buffered data, which is obtained according to block 90.
Using the buffered data obtained from the sample printer, the method 80 also includes performing an image comparison based on the buffered data obtained from the two printers, as indicated by block 92. As indicated by block 94, the method 80 includes performing command analysis based on the buffered data obtained from the sample printer. The image comparison results and command analysis results are then provided to the user, as indicated by block 96.
Block 96 may also include providing access to the web page to allow the user to view different aspects of the image comparison results and command analysis results. In other embodiments, the comparison results may be sent as an email message or email attachment to the email address entered by the user in field 36 shown in FIG. 3.
A web page or email message/attachment may contain any number of pages. The first page may be presented to a user interface of a web portal to display a home page, which may be similar to graphical user interface 50 of fig. 4 according to some embodiments. The home page may contain links to additional pages for enabling the user to view instructions on how the comparison tool operates, to view images obtained from print image buffer data from each of the two selected printers, to view images showing pixel differences between the two buffered data images, to enable the user to provide feedback (e.g., regarding whether the second printer acceptably emulates the vote of the first printer), to view a list of supported print commands and/or unsupported print commands, and so forth.
In the description and/or drawings, there have been disclosed typical embodiments of the invention. The present invention is not limited to such exemplary embodiments. Use of the term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. The figures are schematic representations and are, therefore, not necessarily drawn to scale. Unless otherwise indicated, specific terms are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.
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1. A system for comparing printers, the system comprising:
a network portal configured to receive a user selection of two printer models to be compared;
a printer analysis server configured to receive a user's selection via a first network; and
a plurality of sample printers connected to the printer analysis server via a second network;
wherein the printer analysis server is configured to establish communication with two of the plurality of sample printers, the two sample printers corresponding to two selected printer models; and
wherein the printer analysis server is further configured to transmit a data stream of print commands to the two sample printers and analyze the print output results from the two sample printers.
2. The system of example 1, wherein the printout results from the two sample printers contain image buffer data.
3. The system of example 1, wherein the first network is a virtual private network.
4. The system of example 3, wherein the second network is a local area network.
5. The system of example 1, wherein the web portal is configured to transmit the data stream to the printer analytics server.
6. The system of example 1, wherein the printer analytics server is configured to send the comparison to a remote address associated with the user.
7. The system of example 1, wherein the printer analytics server is configured to send the comparison results to a graphical user interface of the web portal.
8. The system of example 7, wherein the comparison result includes an electronic image representing the printed images of the two sample printers and/or a difference image representing a pixel difference between the printed images of the two sample printers.
9. The system of example 8, wherein the web portal is further configured to provide user feedback to the printer analysis server regarding acceptability of a first sample printer of the two sample printers emulating a second sample printer of the two sample printers.
10. The system of example 1, wherein the printer analysis server analyzes the responses of the two sample printers to compare the two sample printers in order to evaluate compatibility of a first printer model in place of a second printer model.
11. The system of example 10, wherein the printer analysis server evaluates compatibility of the first printer model in place of the second printer model by determining print commands supported by the first printer model and print commands not supported by the first printer model.
12. A printer analysis server, comprising:
a printer communication device configured to establish communication with two sample printers corresponding to the two selected printer models, the printer communication device further configured to provide a data stream to the two sample printers; and
a comparison tool configured to determine a comparison result of image buffer data obtained from the two sample printers in response to the data stream.
13. The printer analysis server of example 12, further comprising a network interface configured to communicate with the at least one network portal via a secure network.
14. The printer analysis server of example 13, wherein the printer communication device is configured to communicate with a sample printer using a first software component, and the network interface is configured to communicate the comparison results to the at least one network portal using a second software component.
15. The printer analysis server of example 12, wherein the comparison tool is configured to create electronic images representing the print images of the two sample printers in response to the data stream, and further configured to create a difference image representing pixel differences between the electronic images.
16. The printer analysis server of example 12, wherein the comparison tool is configured to evaluate compatibility of the first printer model in place of the second printer model.
17. A method for comparing printers, the method comprising the steps of:
establishing communication with two sample printers corresponding to the two printer models to be compared;
providing a data stream of print commands to the two sample printers; and
a comparison of the image buffer data obtained from the two sample printers is determined.
18. The method of example 17, further comprising the step of receiving a user selection of two printer models to compare.
19. The method of example 17, further comprising the step of transmitting the comparison to a web portal associated with the user.
20. The method of example 17, wherein the step of determining the comparison further comprises:
creating an electronic image representing the printed images of the two sample printers;
calculating a difference image representing a pixel difference between the printed images of the two sample printers; and
it is determined whether the second printer model can support the print command associated with the first printer model.
21. The method of example 17, further comprising the step of receiving user feedback regarding acceptability of a first of the two sample printers that emulates a second of the two sample printers.

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1. A system for comparing printers, the system comprising:
a network portal configured to receive a user selection of two printer models to be compared;
a printer analysis server configured to receive a user's selection via a first network, the printer analysis server comprising a comparison tool; and
a plurality of sample printers connected to the printer analysis server via a second network;
wherein the printer analysis server is configured to establish communication with two of the plurality of sample printers, the two sample printers corresponding to two selected printer models; and
wherein the printer analysis server is further configured to transmit a data stream of print commands to the two sample printers and receive image buffer data from the two sample printers in response to the data stream; and is
Wherein the comparison tool is configured to analyze the print output results from the two sample printers by creating an electronic image representing the print images of the two sample printers from the received image buffer data and creating a difference image representing the pixel difference between the electronic images.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the printout results from the two sample printers include the image buffer data.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein the first network is a virtual private network.
4. The system of claim 3, wherein the second network is a local area network.
5. The system of claim 1, wherein the web portal is configured to transmit the data stream to the printer analytics server.
6. The system of claim 1, wherein the printer analytics server is configured to send the comparison to a remote address associated with the user.
7. The system of claim 1, wherein the printer analytics server is configured to send the comparison results to a graphical user interface of the web portal.
8. The system of claim 7, wherein the comparison results comprise an electronic image representing the printed images of the two sample printers and/or a difference image representing pixel differences between the printed images of the two sample printers.
9. The system of claim 8, wherein the web portal is further configured to provide user feedback to the printer analysis server regarding acceptability of a first sample printer of the two sample printers emulating a second sample printer of the two sample printers.
10. The system of claim 1, wherein the printer analysis server analyzes the responses of the two sample printers to compare the two sample printers in order to evaluate compatibility of a first printer model in place of a second printer model.
11. The system of claim 10, wherein the printer analysis server evaluates compatibility of the first printer model in place of the second printer model by determining print commands supported by the first printer model and print commands not supported by the first printer model.
12. A printer analysis server, comprising:
a printer communication device configured to establish communication with two sample printers corresponding to the two selected printer models, the printer communication device further configured to provide a data stream to the two sample printers; and
a comparison tool configured to determine a result of a comparison of image buffer data obtained from the two sample printers in response to the data stream, the comparison tool configured to create an electronic image representing printed images of the two sample printers and to create a difference image representing a pixel difference between the electronic images in response to the data stream.
13. The printer analysis server of claim 12, further comprising a network interface configured to communicate with at least one network portal via a secure network.
14. The printer analysis server of claim 13, wherein the printer communication device is configured to communicate with a sample printer using a first software component, and the network interface is configured to communicate the comparison results to the at least one network portal using a second software component.
15. The printer analysis server of claim 12, wherein the comparison tool is configured to evaluate compatibility of a first printer model in place of a second printer model.
16. A method for comparing printers, the method comprising the steps of:
establishing communication with two sample printers corresponding to the two printer models to be compared;
providing a data stream of print commands to the two sample printers; and
determining a result of the comparison of the image buffer data obtained from the two sample printers by:
creating an electronic image representing the printed images of the two sample printers;
calculating a difference image representing a pixel difference between the printed images of the two sample printers; and
it is determined whether the second printer model can support the print command associated with the first printer model.
17. The method of claim 16, further comprising the step of receiving a user selection of two printer models to compare.
18. The method of claim 16, further comprising the step of transmitting the comparison to a web portal associated with the user.
19. The method of claim 16, further comprising the step of receiving user feedback regarding acceptability of a first of the two sample printers emulating a second of the two sample printers.
20. The method of claim 18, wherein the comparison result is transmitted to a graphical user interface of the web portal.
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